Phone: +260 211 259165, Email: info@brra.org.zm
The Business Regulatory Review Agency.
Promoting a Conducive Business Regulatory Environment.
Welcome to BRRA!
The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. The Agency was established through an Act of Parliament, the Business Regulatory Act, No. 3 of 2014 and became fully operational in January 2016. The establishment of BRRA presents an opportunity for Zambia to create and promote a conducive business regulatory environment. The mandate of BRRA is to review and approve proposed policies and laws that affect business activity to ensure they are legitimate and serve the intended purpose as well as coordinate development and implementation of appropriate government-to-business interventions aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on businesses.
Mission
“To regulate business policies and laws in order to create a cost-effective and conducive business environment”. In order to accomplish the mission, we have committed to observing the six core values.”
Mandate
The mandate of the Agency is to ensure an efficient, cost effective and accessible business licensing system.
Vision
“A dynamic Agency fostering a conducive business regulatory environment”.
RIA
Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is a vital process that helps ensure effective and efficient regulations. It's like a check-up for new rules, analyzing their potential consequences and ensuring they don't create unnecessary burdens.
RSC
The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) is mandated to coordinate the establishment, operationalisation and roll out of Regulatory Services Centres (RSCs) in Zambia in order to improve delivery and accessibility of business regulatory services and ultimately reduce the cost of doing business.
e-Services
e-services offered by the BRRA to simplify business registration and compliance. These services aim to enhance transparency, expedite processes, and minimize administrative burdens for businesses.
Zambia Business licensing Information Portal
Businesses operating in Zambia are typically required to obtain one or more licenses and permits, depending on the activities of their enterprise. This website enables you to obtain information on the licenses pertaining to your business. Use the search below to find the licenses you will require to start your business.
NEWS!
The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) is advancing reforms to address key regulatory challenges highlighted by the private sector amid the difficulties businesses are facing, many of which stem from the drought that has impacted the country and led to electricity load management by ZESCO, the power utility company.[…]
Zambian regulators are now incorporating Risk-Based Regulation (RBR) guidelines into their operations, resulting in significant time and cost savings for businesses. This progress was highlighted at a recent workshop organized by the Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) and the World Bank Group (WBG) to assess the impact of RBR implementation..[…]
The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) is actively working on reforms aimed at fostering a more business-friendly regulatory environment in Zambia.
BRRA Executive Director, Sharon Sichilongo, highlighted key initiatives such as the digitalization of compliance processes and increased stakeholder involvement to promote transparent regulatory reviews as key to attainment of a conducive business environment
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In celebration of Zambia’s 60 years of independence, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), alongside its statutory bodies, has launched a tree-planting initiative at Mumana Primary School in Lusaka. More than fifty trees were planted to honour Zambia’s diamond jubilee and support environmental sustainability.[…]
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